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Inmates enroll in adult education through
Inmates at the Butler County Correctional Facility are taking steps toward a brighter future thanks to a new partnership with Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community ...
Amy Lewis, Author at The Greenville Advocate
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Historic homestead tour draws crowd
Organizers Edna Rubin and Florence Bridges welcomed a large turnout for the Coleman-Crenshaw Historic House Tour on June 28. Visitors traveled from surrounding counties as ...
by Amy Lewis, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 12:00 pm
Ask Amy: Seriously Bad Advise
No guts, no glory, no nachos
Dear Amy, My friends roped me into joining a recreational kickball league and now our first game is coming up. The problem is, I haven’t ...
by Amy Lewis, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 10:15 am
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‘Pickin’ in the Park’ concert series returns July 10
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing summer fun back to the community with the return of its annual “Pickin’ in the Park” concert ...
by Amy Lewis, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:00 am
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Law restricting CBD, THC becomes effective July 1
A sweeping new law restricting the sale of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products will go into effect statewide on July 1, drastically changing ...
by Amy Lewis, Monday, July 7, 2025 6:00 pm
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Historical society to host Chicken Brissel, Barbecue
The Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society (BCHGS) will celebrate a Southern culinary tradition with a special July Quarterly Meeting on Sunday, July 27. The ...
by Amy Lewis, Thursday, July 3, 2025 6:00 pm
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Greenville proclamation recognizes Civitan Club anniversary
Mayor Dexter McLendon has signed a proclamation in recognition of the Camellia City Civitan Club’s 70th Anniversary, presenting it to club members on June 16. ...
by Amy Lewis, Thursday, July 3, 2025 12:30 pm
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Waller hosts meet and greet
Mayoral candidate Craig Waller hosted a meet and greet on June 18 at Good Brew Coffee in Greenville. The come-and-go event, held from 3 to ...
by Amy Lewis, Thursday, July 3, 2025 10:00 am
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Let’s all talk about Bruno
Bruno is a playful two-month-old kitten with a big personality and even more siblings waiting for their forever homes at the Butler County Humane Society. ...
by Amy Lewis, Tuesday, July 1, 2025 7:46 pm
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Greenville celebrates Juneteenth at Lomax-Hannon
Hundreds of residents gathered at Lomax-Hannon College in Greenville on Thursday, June 19, for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration. Organized by local resident Tammie Rice, the ...